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News and dispatches from the world of all-you-can-eat dining.
October 23, 2026
La Cabrona Pairs a Buffet With Día de los Muertos in Fort Worth Texas
A $35 indoor spread joins the free November 1 festival at Artisan Circle.
La Cabrona's November 1 Día de los Muertos celebration includes a $35 AYCE buffet inside the restaurant. Outside, the free Artisan Circle festival brings mariachi, vendors and street food, continuing a tradition around an already established buffet.
October 22, 2026
140 Grill Plans Brazilian Rodízio and Buffet Opening in Milford, Massachusetts
The West Street restaurant pairs tableside churrasco with a buffet and Portuguese specialties.
140 Grill says it plans to open the following week in Milford, bringing Brazilian rodízio, a buffet and Portuguese dishes to West Street. The independent restaurant has been working toward its debut since licensing hearings in late 2025.
October 22, 2026
Seoul Meat Co Plans AYCE Korean Barbecue at Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater, Florida
Existing restaurants offer beef, pork and seafood, while a Miami opening date remains unannounced.
Seoul Meat Co is planning an AYCE Korean barbecue restaurant at Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater. The growing brand already serves diners in Washington, Utah and California; a Miami opening date, menu and pricing have not been announced.
October 22, 2026
Churasuko Announces New Management and Reworked AYCE Menu in Tysons, Virginia
Three tiers pair tableside churrasco with Japanese specialties, with Japanese A5 Wagyu reserved for Founders Club.
Churasuko is promoting new management and a reworked Japanese–Brazilian AYCE menu in Tysons. Its $75, $95 and $150 tiers combine a buffet with tableside meats and Japanese specialties, with Japanese A5 Miyazaki Wagyu in the top tier.
October 22, 2026
Thunder Mountain Buffet Nears Renovation Finish in Salamanca, New York
The $5.8 million project targets November completion, while Seneca Café offers buffet service during the closure.
Seneca Allegany’s Thunder Mountain Buffet is nearing the end of a $5.8 million renovation, with construction completion targeted for November. An exact reopening day remains pending, and the resort is offering breakfast and dinner buffets at Seneca Café.
October 22, 2026
Rebecca’s Adds European Breakfast Buffet in Naples, Florida
The Morning Affair brings smoked salmon, charcuterie and pastries to Bayshore Drive for $39.99.
Rebecca’s has introduced The Morning Affair, a European-style breakfast buffet inspired by owner Rebecca Maddox’s travels. The $39.99 offering began October 1; the restaurant’s current schedule lists Thursday–Saturday service from 8–11 a.m.
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